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Highly Processed Foods Could Be Addictive As Tobacco, Study Says

You might have heard the notion that processed foods are unhealthy, but that should not be your only concern, as a new study shows that they are as addictive as tobacco. Highly processed foods are addictive.  Most foods are processed to some level, but highly processed foods (HPF) are among the foods one should be …

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Eating Too Much Could BE Putting You At Risk Of Skin Cancer, Scientists Warn

Often skin cancer is associated with exposure to ultraviolet light, but it turns out that this might not be the only threat. According to a recent study, there could be a connection between fish consumption and skin cancer.  Fish consumption linked to increased risk of skin cancer  Research has established that fish consumption is likely …

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Video Games Might Enhance Cognitive Development In Children, New Study Shows

Although most parents are concerned about the impact video games can have on their kids, from social to mental health problems, a new study has established that they could be beneficial to development. According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, playing video games may have cognitive benefits for children.  A new study shows …

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Seniors Sleeping Less At Night At Risk Of Chronic Diseases, Study Shows

A new research has shown that sleeping for less than five hours per night could put older people at premature death risk by 25%. The study established that older and middle-aged adults are more likely to develop life-threatening illnesses like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease if they don’t get adequate rest. Sleeping less at night …

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Authoritarian Parenting Leaves Children Susceptible To Depression, Study Shows

A new study has established that strict parenting can lead to depression in children. Researchers at Leuven University found that authoritarian parenting changes the wiring of your child’s brain, leaving them susceptible to mental health issues.  Harsher parenting can leave children susceptible to mental health issues.  Dr Evelien Van Assche said that harsh parenting with …

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Cigarette Smoking Blocks Estrogen Production in Women, Study Finds

A new study has found that smoking cigarettes can block oestrogen production in women’s brains. Interestingly this finding could explain why it is harder for women to quit smoking than men.  Smoking blocks the production of estrogen  in women  Uppsala University’s Associate Professor Erika Comasco said that for the first time, they have established how …

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Which is The Ideal Sleeping Position? Here is What you Should Know

Humans often sleep because they get to sleep, according to sleep researcher William Dement. There hasn’t been any explanation about the function of sleep, but it is clear that it is important for the well-being and health of humans. What people should ask is whether they are sleeping in the right position. Is there a …

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A Mediterranean-style Diet May Not Reduce Risk Of Dementia, Study Shows

You may have heard that eating a balanced diet can reduce the risk for various diseases, but that might not be the case for dementia, according to a new study. The most recent study contradicts other studies that suggest a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, could reduce the likelihood of cognitive impairment. A …

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Eating Together Regularly With Family or Friends Could Be The Secret To Easing Stress, Study Shows

According to new research, having dinner regularly as a family could be the key to easing stress. American Heart Association Researchers have established that 91% of parents say that their families become less stressed when they share meals. Sharing a meal with family can ease stress.  The survey of 1000 American adults found that 84% …

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Practicing Meditation Could Protect Older People Against Cognitive Decline, Study Shows

According to the latest research, practicing mind relaxation techniques such as medication in older people may help protect them from Alzheimer’s disease, the most popular dementia type. Researchers in France established that meditation could boost brain power, awareness, attention,  and emotional health in older people, functions that decline with AD.  New study offer insight into …

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